Sorry, AFC, but the Colts of old are back
The AFC can thank Sage Rosenfels for this after the Colts tear Baltimore apart in a 31-3 thrashing. A team that was staring 1-3 in the face last week is now 3-2 and poised to make another run through the conference, Pete Prisco says.

Smith's demeanor, relationship with players equal wins on field
When Bobby Petrino left Atlanta, there were no tears. Coach Mike Smith has the Falcons focused on winning now, not just in the future. The players are buying into Smith's philosophy -- which results in victories, Pete Prisco says.

Big Ben overcomes pain with feel-good win
Don't ask how Ben Roethlisberger does it. Despite nursing a bum shoulder all week, the Steelers QB fuels his team with a late drive for a 26-21 win over the Jags. Big Ben is the definition of tough, Pete Prisco says.

Quarterly Awards: Can you feel that MVP Brees in Big Easy?
Jay Cutler and Tony Romo are quick out of the blocks, but none are flying like Drew Brees. Pete Prisco says the Saints QB has an MVP look before naming all of his quarterly award winners.

Raise a glass to Lane: Kiffin is toast, free of Davis tyranny
Getting a pink slip is awful -- unless it relieves you from coaching the Silver and Black. Being free of ruthless, incompetent Al Davis is something Lane Kiffin should celebrate, Pete Prisco says.

Rookie running back class: Flash, dash, all-time potential
All around the NFL, rookie running backs have been opening eyes with impressive starts. Pete Prisco takes a closer look at the RB class of 2008 and says it has a chance to be one of the best ever.

Whoever's the QB, Titans will go as far as D takes them
A QB controversy could be coming for the Titans, as Kerry Collins efficiently leads 3-0 Tennessee past Houston 31-12. But no matter who throws the passes, it's the dominating defense that will be the difference, Pete Prisco says.